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Israel to call up 60,000 reservists in plan to conquer Gaza City
The Israeli Defence Minister has also authorised the call-up of around 60,000 reservists to carry it out.
US to screen for ‘anti-Americanism’ in immigration applications
This will include having their social media checked.
Injuction to remove asylum seekers in UK sparks controversy
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about a temporary high court injuction to remove asylum seekers from a hotel in Essex which has caused controversy, as well as some children on… Audio
Waikato woman calling for age increase on working holiday visas
The age limits on New Zealand working holiday visas are "antiquated" according to a 77 year old year Waikato woman, who has regularly traveled overseas on working holidays. At the moment working… Audio
Sarah Shaw describes traumatic ordeal in US detention
New Zealand mother Sarah Shaw has described her traumatic ordeal in United States immigration detention, where she and her son were held for three weeks after a visa mix up at the US-Canada border… Audio
China and India attempt to warm up frosty relations
Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about China and India trying to warm up relations after years of frosty tensions, as well as a Peruvian woman who has been accused of smuggling drugs… Audio
Taylor Swift’s new album comes on cassette. Who is buying those?
When Taylor Swift's releases her new album, Life of a Showgirl, in October, it can be heard on the usual places, including streaming, vinyl and…cassette tape?
Former SAS trooper to be first Australian soldier to face war crime trial
The trial comes more than 13 years after he shot dead a villager in an Afghan field.
Quentin Tarantino on what he thinks his ‘best’ movie is
Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has revealed which of his movies he thinks is the best -and it's probably not the one you'd expect.
Restaurant launches Britain's first water menu
La Popote, a French-style restaurant in northern England, is taking a bold step to cater for discerning non-drinkers by offering an entire menu of bottled water.
Israel demands release of all hostages after Hamas backs new truce offer
Mediator Qatar expressed guarded optimism for the new proposal, noting that it was 'almost identical' to an earlier version agreed to by Israel. Audio
Trump rules out US troops but eyes air power in Ukraine deal
Trump said European nations would take the lead by sending troops to secure any settlement - an idea France and Britain are mulling over. Audio
Israelis protest Netanyahu's handling of Gaza war
Israel is due to respond to the Gaza ceasefire plan, Alex Baird has his report from a super-hot Doha Audio
UN boss in Burkina Faso expelled over children violence report
Burkina Faso's military junta is butting heads with the UN - Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from neighbouring Ghana Audio
Mass murder investigation in Indian temple town
A former temple cleaner turned whistleblower claims that over decades, he was forced to secretly bury the bodies of hundreds of men, women and children.
Shower Thoughts: How does race-walking work?
Olympian, Commonwealth silver medalist and now president of Race Walking NZ Alana Barber-Blocki chats to Emile Donovan. Audio
Europe correspondent Christian Smith
Journalist Christian Smith joins Emile Donovan to discuss an extraordinary Ukraine summit in Washington, anti-government riots in Serbia, and the return of football. Audio
NZ woman and son in 'good spirits' since release from US detention
Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained at the Dilley Immigration Centre in Texas for weeks.
Democratic Texas lawmaker spending night on state House floor
Texas House Democrats fled the state earlier this month in order to prevent a vote on a controversial Republican redistricting plan.
Miss Palestine to compete in Miss Universe pageant for first time
Beauty queen Nadeen Ayoub will become the first woman to represent the Palestinian people at the Miss Universe pageant.
